Project cancelled unfortunately. Had a stinker of a year culminating in leaving my Dad in a coma in South Africa only for him to die 15 days later. Landlady selling house so have to move. Lost storage for Rx2. Precious little chance of finding a house with a single garage let alone a double. Got sick and tired of predominately Aussies and kiwis telling me it’s worth nothing when trying to sell it. Became a big noose around my neck. Didnt need the stress. So followed the Aussies advice that it was worthless and cut it up and it went into the skip. All the new parts are being sold off at my lesuire..Not how I wanted it to end, but the relief of it gone is worth more than most can imagine. Sometimes you have to be realistic. I don’t have the time and the money for a restoration like this, and probably never will.
My belated condolances on your father's passing. It seems some people aren't born for any luck (probably a bad translation of a Dutch expression).
You certainly have been through quite a lot the past years... well, as far as we were clued in on at least. I'm sure there has been more.
Admittedly I loved seeing what you were able to achieve and how far you were willing to go to do things right. From building a beautiful mezzanine storage area to your experiments with pressings, not to mention what you do for a day job and how masterful (in my eyes) you are at that... Your work ethics and standards are commendable!
I wish you all the best and would really hope you're now up for a couple of good years.
Indeed a stinker of a year - I knew about your father, but not that the Rx2 went in the skip.
Actually good for you. You have to own your possesions, and not let them own you. The steady trickle of sold parts will boost your income and your morale. Nobody needs the noose of an unachievable project around their neck.
I follow eurogranada sentiments, and wish you a good couple of years so things settle down and drop into place for you.
Post by grumpynorthener on Oct 18, 2023 9:21:14 GMT
Sometimes we all have to face reality - sadly for some in comes in the face of adversity - Being realistic enough to know what you have to do and the sacrifices made to achieve it is entirely another thing - I'm aware that several of us on the forum are having a clear out of projects / cars that on the face of it was a good idea at the time buts as life progresses we need to move on - sometimes dreams can become millstones - the burden of which can be pretty daunting - facing up to reality and casting aside the millstones long before they block any form of real progress is highly credible regardless of the the initial vision / dream. JB - I like many others wish you well on your journey (whilst secretly hoping that you may find some time for a certain Austin inspired project at some stage)
Wow! my condolences! I hope you can apply your great skills again in the future as I deeply respect them. And for now wishing you a lot of luck and joy in life and hopefully some nice wheels again in the future. Thom
Sorry to hear about your dad. You have certainly been through the mill recently and hopefully brighter times await. Appreciate the Mazda will have been a tough one after all the time you spent gathering parts as I feel a bit that way with my 304 at times as it is taking so long.
Soon be 2024, onwards and upwards. Look forward to hearing from you in the future. Stay positive.
Thanks for all the kind words. Life carries on. There are other projects that I will continue with. The RX2 might be gone, but the three rotor motor project will continue at a later date. Nothing engine wise is being sold
Sorry to hear about all of your travails JB. Hope you can find some solace in whatever the future brings for you. Look forward to hearing more of your 3 rotor antics. BRAAAP BRAAAP BRAAAP.